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At °®Éñ´«Ã½, we celebrate our people, our cultures, and we recognize the value of diversity and inclusion. In March, we’ll focus on Women’s History Month while shining a light on one employee at a time.Ìý Today’s Q&A is with Sivon Williams, Director, Aviation Contracts, Critical Missions.

How did you come to join °®Éñ´«Ã½? 

I joined °®Éñ´«Ã½ through one of our legacy companies, DynCorp International, in December 2018.

What is your professional and personal background? 

I’m a National Contract Management Association (NCMA) Certified Federal Contracts Manager with an M.A. in Legal Studies.  I have been working in Government Contracts over 25 years and served as a regulatory paralegal before that time.

Describe the work you do and how you think it makes a positive impact.Ìý

My work reduces risks for the company, provides a resource for my internal customer in an area outside of their expertise and nurtures °®Éñ´«Ã½â€™s relationship with its external customers.

What are some of your accomplishments and/or what has been your proudest career moment? 

My proud career moments are plenty.  However, I feel most rewarded when I witness the growth of those whom I’ve worked with in a mentorship capacity.

What do you enjoy about working for °®Éñ´«Ã½? 

Since joining the company in 2018, I’ve had the opportunity to work with a number of dynamic people with diverse backgrounds. Particularly impressive are the leadership/core team I’ve worked with recently within °®Éñ´«Ã½â€™s Women in Search of Excellence (WISE) Employee Resource Network Group.

What are you passionate about? 

I’m passionate about people and am committed to helping and uplifting others – particularly the disenfranchised.

What’s your career advice? 

Know your worth; know your value and be proud of it. While it’s probably ill-advised to bore others with the constant proclamation of your greatness, there’s zero value in dimming your light to make others comfortable. Keep shining – brightly!

What does safety mean to you or do you have a favorite safety tip? 

Self-care is the best care. You can’t take care of business or people if you’re not at your best.

What’s the best invention in the world and why? 

The Internet — it makes the world a little smaller.

What does Women’s History Month mean to you? 

It’s an opportunity to show that history has been just that — HIS story. The many contributions of women to society has been undervalued and this month we focus on spotlighting those contributions.